Comments for Nikon Digital Photographer http://nikondp.com Digital SLR photography, cameras, lenses & accessories, news & reviews Thu, 26 Aug 2010 02:15:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on Nikon Nikkor telephoto super-zoom lens comparison – DX Nikkor 55-300mm VR vs. Nikkor 70-300mm VR by donahuememp http://nikondp.com/2010/08/nikkor-dx-55-300mm-vs-nikkor-fx-70-300mm/comment-page-1/#comment-15 donahuememp Thu, 26 Aug 2010 02:15:22 +0000 http://nikondp.com/?p=812#comment-15 I have the 70/300 VR and would not give it up. It is an amazing Sharp lens for what it is..just ask Jay Maisal I have the 70/300 VR and would not give it up. It is an amazing Sharp lens for what it is..just ask Jay Maisal

]]> Comment on New Nikon D3100 and four new Nikkor lenses expected to be released tomorrow. by donahuememp http://nikondp.com/2010/08/new-nikon-d3100-and-four-new-nikkor-lenses-expected-to-be-released-tomorrow/comment-page-1/#comment-14 donahuememp Thu, 19 Aug 2010 02:14:31 +0000 http://nikondp.com/?p=761#comment-14 So the big question is when will these products be available to the 'common' Man. Or is this going to be wait..wait..wait cause there on backorder. So the big question is when will these products be available to the ‘common’ Man. Or is this going to be wait..wait..wait cause there on backorder.

]]> Comment on AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II by donahuememp http://nikondp.com/2010/06/af-s-dx-nikkor-18-200mm-f3-5-5-6g-ed-vr-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-13 donahuememp Thu, 03 Jun 2010 02:00:08 +0000 http://nikondp.com/?p=399#comment-13 Was very Disappointed in the Zoom Lock feature as I had hoped that you could lock down the lens in more places in one. I've never understood why this lens and the previous 18-200 have lens creep as I have a 70-300 VR and it stays put. For the Extra that nikon Charges for this lens verses the previous 18-200 I wish I had kept the older one. There is also the problem with the lens hood falling off. I use a collapsable rubber one sometimes, But have problems in seeing the lens hood vignetting at settings from 18 to approx 35 mm. Was very Disappointed in the Zoom Lock feature as I had hoped that you could lock down the lens in more places in one. I’ve never understood why this lens and the previous 18-200 have lens creep as I have a 70-300 VR and it stays put. For the Extra that nikon Charges for this lens verses the previous 18-200 I wish I had kept the older one. There is also the problem with the lens hood falling off. I use a collapsable rubber one sometimes, But have problems in seeing the lens hood vignetting at settings from 18 to approx 35 mm.

]]> Comment on AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR by Mark Allen http://nikondp.com/2010/03/af-s-nikkor-16-35mm-f4g-ed-vr/comment-page-1/#comment-11 Mark Allen Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:31:13 +0000 http://nikondp.com/?p=295#comment-11 Some info on Tamron's vibration compensation—called VC. Unlike Nikkor’s two-axis vibration reduction (VR), the Tamron has three-axis vibration compensation. How does VC work? Well, imagine the difference between a big plus sign “+” and a big “x” letter. The Nikkor VR system stops vibration in an up/down and left/right direction, like the plus sign. Tamron VC adds vibra- tion compensation on diagonal movements, like an X. In other words, not only does it match the Nikkor’s up/down and left/right capability, but it also adds diagonal compensation. Imagine placing an x on top of a + sign, and you’ll see how the VC system can handle camera move- ments in more directions, up/down, left/right, and diagonally. For this reason, the Tamron does not have a Normal/Active switch, like the newer Nikkor VR lenses. It handles the other angles automatically and doesn’t need one. Some info on Tamron’s vibration compensation—called VC.

Unlike Nikkor’s two-axis vibration reduction (VR), the Tamron has three-axis vibration
compensation. How does VC work? Well, imagine the difference between a
big plus sign “+” and a big “x” letter. The Nikkor VR system stops vibration in
an up/down and left/right direction, like the plus sign. Tamron VC adds vibra-
tion compensation on diagonal movements, like an X.

In other words, not only does it match the Nikkor’s up/down and left/right
capability, but it also adds diagonal compensation. Imagine placing an x on
top of a + sign, and you’ll see how the VC system can handle camera move-
ments in more directions, up/down, left/right, and diagonally. For this reason,
the Tamron does not have a Normal/Active switch, like the newer Nikkor VR
lenses. It handles the other angles automatically and doesn’t need one.

]]> Comment on AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR by Mark Allen http://nikondp.com/2010/03/af-s-nikkor-16-35mm-f4g-ed-vr/comment-page-1/#comment-10 Mark Allen Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:27:16 +0000 http://nikondp.com/?p=295#comment-10 For DX users the Tamron 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC , Nikon fit, looks good. http://www.tamron.com/news/35mm/1750di2_VC_2009.asp The nearest Nikon version is roughly 3 times the price. And while I have not used either, all Nikon users must ask themselves is it 3 times as good? What do you think? For DX users the Tamron 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC , Nikon fit, looks good.
http://www.tamron.com/news/35mm/1750di2_VC_2009.asp

The nearest Nikon version is roughly 3 times the price. And while I have not used either, all Nikon users must ask themselves is it 3 times as good? What do you think?

]]> Comment on AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR by Mark Allen http://nikondp.com/2010/03/af-s-nikkor-16-35mm-f4g-ed-vr/comment-page-1/#comment-9 Mark Allen Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:23:16 +0000 http://nikondp.com/?p=295#comment-9 It is clear that Nikon's Vibration Reduction technology is improving all the time. With VR2 (or VRII) this is, I think, one of the first Nikon ultra wide angle lenses to be equipped with vibration reduction (or image stabilization, etc.) What does this mean for users? Traditionally such ultra wide angle lenses were used by landscape photographers; who also, traditionally, use tripods. Could this mean that landscape photographers can now consider leaving the tripod behind? In order to get front to back sharpness in a landscape, the lens must be stopped down to f/16 - 22. This often means that the shutter speed is low and therefore a tripod is essential. However with the abilities of the new Nikon's a high ISO is possible and now with the addition of VR technology they can used together. I know that VR lenses allow me to capture an image at 1/15s and still get it sharp. Depending on which camera I am using (D300/D700) I know just how high I can set the ISO. As a result for travel photography I leave the tripod behind. It is clear that Nikon’s Vibration Reduction technology is improving all the time. With VR2 (or VRII) this is, I think, one of the first Nikon ultra wide angle lenses to be equipped with vibration reduction (or image stabilization, etc.) What does this mean for users?

Traditionally such ultra wide angle lenses were used by landscape photographers; who also, traditionally, use tripods. Could this mean that landscape photographers can now consider leaving the tripod behind?

In order to get front to back sharpness in a landscape, the lens must be stopped down to f/16 – 22. This often means that the shutter speed is low and therefore a tripod is essential. However with the abilities of the new Nikon’s a high ISO is possible and now with the addition of VR technology they can used together. I know that VR lenses allow me to capture an image at 1/15s and still get it sharp. Depending on which camera I am using (D300/D700) I know just how high I can set the ISO. As a result for travel photography I leave the tripod behind.

]]> Comment on The next Nikon upgrade – from D700 to D800 by georgemann http://nikondp.com/2010/01/the-next-nikon-upgrade-from-d700-to-d800/comment-page-1/#comment-8 georgemann Sat, 06 Mar 2010 08:06:32 +0000 http://nikondp.com/?p=254#comment-8 Agreed, like most (older) photographers, until recently I did not think that it was necessary to have high definition video in my still camera, but clients are now asking me if I can give them 1080p video coverage, so as far as I am concerned the argument is finished. What the client asks for, the client gets and if you can not supply it, he will go to someone else. Agreed, like most (older) photographers, until recently I did not think that it was necessary to have high definition video in my still camera, but clients are now asking me if I can give them 1080p video coverage, so as far as I am concerned the argument is finished.

What the client asks for, the client gets and if you can not supply it, he will go to someone else.

]]> Comment on The next Nikon upgrade – from D700 to D800 by Mark Allen http://nikondp.com/2010/01/the-next-nikon-upgrade-from-d700-to-d800/comment-page-1/#comment-7 Mark Allen Sat, 06 Mar 2010 01:37:30 +0000 http://nikondp.com/?p=254#comment-7 Clearly the next D700 needs to have the same sensor as the D3s. But in order to catch up with the Canon 5D mkII, they need to include full hd at 1920x1080. Clearly the next D700 needs to have the same sensor as the D3s. But in order to catch up with the Canon 5D mkII, they need to include full hd at 1920×1080.

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]]> Comment on Angkor Wat, Cambodia: Personal Photo Tours for Nikon Digital SLR Photographers by georgemann http://nikondp.com/2009/11/angkor-wat-cambodia-personal-photo-tours-for-nikon-digital-slr-photographers/comment-page-1/#comment-5 georgemann Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:58:25 +0000 http://nikondp.com/?p=102#comment-5 The cool season is now in effect, a good time to visit Cambodia. George Contact me at george@nikondp.com The cool season is now in effect, a good time to visit Cambodia.

George

Contact me at george@nikondp.com

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